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#0097 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. How to decide if your own business is right for you (and will it make you happy)
2. Understanding your Ikigai: What that means and how it can help you to live a more fulfilling life
3. Determine how to build a business and a brand that is in alignment with your core values

If you're core values are not considered in your business, how far do you think you'll make it?

My guess is not very far. Burnout is a very real thing, and if your business isn't aligned with what will truly make you happy, that could be a reality for you very soon.

Today, Karl Jacobson is here to talk about how we can better align our business with those goals. And for those of you who don't yet have a business, how you can ensure that the business you're building does.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 97 Show Notes.

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#0094 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. How to make your course standout against the competition before they even purchase it
2. Why you need to “forget everything you know” before starting to create your course
3. The elements to a truly successful course, and one that your students will stay engaged with to the end

As much as it seems like they are, online courses aren't exactly a set-it and forget-it type of thing. At least not if you want your course to succeed.

Tracey Lewis Stoeckel is today's guest, and she helps creators and coaches develop their online courses in a way that not only gets people excited about taking them, but so they will want to FINISH them.

This is a huge deal when there is such a huge percentage of course takers that never finish a course.

So if you've been looking for the winning formula, you've come to the right place.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 94 Show Notes.

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#0092 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Coming up with new and creative content ideas that make people fall in love with your brand.
2. How to find your creative groove before creating.
3. What is the creative process for a professional UGC (user-generated content) Creator and how to we use that to our advantage when creating content.

Content Creation isn't easy. How do you grab someone's attention when our attention spans are quickly depleting.

If you aren't grabbing attention in the first 3-seconds, as Mindy Thomas mentions in the episode, you might lose them.

Mindy Thomas is a professional content creator, creating UGC (User-Generated Content) for companies that want to use her creativity to their advantage. And today, she is going to be telling us all about her process.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 92 Show Notes.

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#0091 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Insanely smart short and long-game ad strategies to reach prospective clients.
2. The Iceberg Strategy - What it means and how this will help you meet your customers half way.
3. Learn how to meet your potential clients BEFORE they have a problem, and how this alone can help you beat your competitors to the customer.

If you've spent way to much money on ads and had little results to show for it, stick around and don't give up yet.

Today, we are talking with Darrell Evans, and ads are his bread and butter. In the episode Darrell breaks down how he and his company work with clients to get inside the minds of their potential clients and ultimately gain more leads.

I've never heard anyone break down ad strategies the way Darrell does in this episode and it makes TOTAL sense for those of you looking to build a genuine audience and customer-base that knows, likes, and trusts you.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 91 Show Notes.

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#0090 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. What the experience has been like to suddenly drop a 9-5 job and start a business.
2. Why it’s important to start branding yourself NOW, even if you don’t have a business yet.
3. Defining your CLEAR NICHE so you can speak directly to your audience.

Lindsay Hanson kicked off her entire entrepreneurial career by straight up quitting her job. No established business, no clear direction, just a feeling that where she was at, was not IT.

Soon after, she hired a business coach to help guide her along those beginning stages of her own fitness brand.

Now, Lindsay is pivoting again and focusing on helping other kickstart their own entrepreneurial careers and find what truly makes them happy.

Lindsay shares her experiences from what it was like exiting her 9-5 job to start her own brand, all the way to the point and the pivot she's at now. And why she decided NOW is the right time for her to pivot.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 90 Show Notes.

Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

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#0089 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. How becoming a publish author boosts credibility and opens doors to new opportunities
2. The B.E.A.T.S Method - Mapping out the beats to your life to tell your amazing story
3. How to easily publish your own book by using content you’ve already created

Through his marketing skillset, Vince Warnock has helped companies reach 8-figures, was named in the list of Top 50 Marketers by Adobe, and went on to become a public speaker and best-selling author, among many other incredible accomplishments.

Now, with a publishing company that he has created himself, Vince is helping entrepreneurs build authority and credibility in their industry by helping THEM become best-selling authors... Helping YOU become a best-selling author.

Vince's goal is to help 200 entrepreneurs accomplish this, and he is already pushing back the 80+ mark to kick off the second quarter of this year.

Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 89 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0088 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. How to avoid getting “Should-On” by your family, peers, and jobs.
2. Finding out what happiness means to you and have a better understanding of WHO you actually are.
3. Ways to start aligning your business, career, and life with what makes you truly happy.

Have you ever felt like you're no longer happy in your business?

What started out as something you were excited and passionate about, has turned into something you feel burnt out on?

Likely, this could be because you no longer are aligning with your core values and what makes you truly happy. That's what this episode is about. Getting back to what makes you happy.

Steve Fredlund is the guest today, and he's here to share his tips and advice on aligning your "backbone of happiness" with what you do, so you can truly enjoy the business you're building for yourself.


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 88 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0087 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Ways to monetize and make a living from podcasting
2. How building credibility within your industry can lead to targeted and lucrative sponsorship deals
3. Bringing on guests who pay to be on your show - how to do this in a way that won’t rub people the wrong way.

Everyone who hosts their own podcast wants to figure out ways to monetize it. But the answer to how is not always clear or easy.

Today, I'm sitting in with Peter Birch, host of the Talking HealthTech Podcast. Peter has been able to monetize, and make a living from, his own podcast. Yes, sponsorship deals are a part of his business model, but rather than letter random sponsors come to him, Peter seeks out the companies and brands that would be a great fit for his show.

On top of that, Peter has been implementing other monetization strategies that we get into in this episode. So if you're one of the podcasters out there who are eager to put a little extra cash in your pocket, you'll want to give this one a listen!


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 87 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0086 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. What is the Hub & Spoke Model? How can it help unify your digital marketing strategy.
2. Why your website is the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of your digital marketing strategy for attracting leads and customers.
3. How are marketing funnels and sales funnels different, and why you must leverage BOTH to succeed.

After working as a marketer with many major brands like Apple. Visa, and Wells Fargo, James Hipkin has seen first-hand what it takes to successfully run a digital marketing campaign.

One of the biggest issues when it comes to digital marketing is positioning yourself and developing a strategy that creates trust and credibility with your customer. Today, James shares his Hub and Spoke model for a successful digital marketing strategy.

If you're sick of all the B.S. digital marketing strategies and tactics out there, this interview with James is one that you won't want to miss!


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 86 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0085 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. The 3 questions you need to be able to answer before starting your own software or app.
2. Where can you turn to find developers to help create your software?
3. How much does it really cost to get your software developed? It's not as much as you'd think!

Within 10 months of development, Tim Branyan was able to create a SAAS company, TrueFanz, that is now a multi-million dollar company. How did he do it?  - By simply solving a need that he recognized in the creator space.

In the episode, Tim talks with us about those beginning stages of developing a SAAS (Software As A Service) company including what to look for in a developer, and the costs associated with the development.

Hearing Tim talk about the initial investment to develop and kick off the multi-million dollar TrueFanz, I was completely blown away by how little it takes to get a software like that off the ground.


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 85 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0084 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1.  Facing the fears and feelings of starting a podcast
2. The power of social media and newsletters and how they can help you grow your show
3. Why is Dynamic Content and how can it help you get clear with your call to action

There's not doubt that deciding to start a podcast can be a bit intimidating. I haven't met a single podcaster who didn't have some form of the jitters before hitting record their first time.

Danny Brown was involved in the podcasting scene well before launching Podcaster Stories, and even he admits to facing some nerves when starting the show.

In today's interview, we'll be talking about those experiences of starting a podcast, and Danny also shares some valuable advice for anyone looking to start and/or grow their shows.


Are you ready to start your own podcast? Book a Call with Nick to find out how we can develop a plan to your new show launched in just 4-weeks!

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 84 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0070 Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Why we are de-valuing ourselves in our businesses, and shifting that mindset to make more money in our business
2. The biggest financial mistake you're likely making in your business
3. The Importance of cash reserves (or an emergency fund) for your business

Managing our business financials can become stressful, very quickly. In the episode we are talking with Dorothy Kolb of DKEast, who helps small to medium sized business devise a financial strategy to ultimately help their business grow.


To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 70 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0066 Most of us aren't going to be able to simply leave behind our 9-5 jobs and dive right into our own businesses - sorry, but it's just not that realistic.

For many of us, building a business is something we'll need to be doing on the side of our day job / 9-5.

Andres Moran, is today's guest and he's here to share his stories and experience of building MULTIPLE business all while working his 9-5 job. 

This can be tricky waters to navigate so that is why Andres is here to help give you the best chance of building your business while NOT sacrificing your personal and professional lives in the process.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Can you realistically balance your 9-5 while building your business
2. How to build your business while still respecting your current employer
3. Why you should be thinking about your businesses "Exit Strategy" from the beginning

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 66 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0060 Do you consider yourself a leader?

You may be seen as a leader by your audience and not even know it. OR if you're just getting into the entrepreneurship space, becoming a leader and expert in your industry might be something you set your eyes on.

Today, Andrew Ryder is here to talk with us about how to improve your leadership skills and get recognized as a leader, even if you are the most successful or influential person in the world.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. How to be viewed as a leader in your industry
2. 3 Parts to leadership as a business owner
3. Using content creation to establish yourself as a leader

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 60 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0058 Who is in control of your business? 

You? Or social media networks?

If you are currently growing your business on social media and have neglected building a website to this point, you have NO CONTROL over your own business.

That's right. At any moment, social media networks can remove you from the picture without warning.

That is why we are talking with Juliana Meyer, Founder of SupaPass, about the importance of building your own platform (AKA a website). The best part of all? - SupaPass make it SUPER EASY!

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Why it's important to be building your business OFF social media
2. How to stop treating your website like a "train station" - constantly sending people to other platforms and networks (and how SupaPass can help with this)
3. Why you need a website for your business (and/or podcast!)

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 58 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0057 How are you reinvesting money back into your business?

Have you thought about putting some of that money into hiring a full-time or part-time employee?

Well regardless if you have been running your business for a while or you're just in the early stages, today's guest might just convince you to consider hiring sooner rather than later.

Max Borges is runs a multi-million dollar marketing agency and one of the main reasons that he's been able to grow and scale to where he's at is because he hires for his weaknesses. 

From very early on, Max realized that if he hired someone to take care of tasks that he doesn't have time for, is no good at, or just doesn't like doing, he was able to put more effort into doing the things that actually grow a business - and he did!

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Why hiring employees could be one of the best investments you make into your business
2. How running preliminary tests for your business can help validate ideas and weed out potential problems with little money invested
3. How niching down can separate you from competition and help you scale more than you could ever imagine

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 57 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0056 Let's talk story-telling.

It's a crucial aspect of any marketing plan (assuming you want to grow an actual audience).

Sabine Kvenberg is today's guest and she helps entrepreneurs and creators get more comfortable on camera. Part of this process, is learning how to tell stories that can resonate with the audience you're hoping to serve.

Like most episodes, we touch on several different aspects that can help you throughout various stages of your business journey, but today's main focus is story telling.

Top 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Why you should have an exit strategy (and be thinking about this BEFORE you start your business).
2. Why you only need to be one step ahead to serve others (you don't need to be THE expert).
3. How story telling can help you create deeper connections with your audience and make more sales along the way.

To get the links and resources discussed in this episode, head over to the Episode 56 Show Notes.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to leave a review of the Nine-Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

#0044 Have you ever thought about diving into real estate investing?

In today's episode we are chatting with Lane Kawaoka of Simple Passive Cashflow talking about how he started a rental real estate business, WHILE working a full-time job.

Lane breaks down the early steps for aspiring real estate investors, shares what to look for, where to find them, and how to decide if you're making the right investment.

After realizing that he was making more money from his rental real estate investments than he was at his 6-figure engineering job, Lane decided to focus on Simple Passive Cashflow full-time.

Now, he focuses on helping others break out in the rental real estate business and is here to help us get started.

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#0034 Information is power, and big tech companies are making a killing off the data that you're giving a way to them for free.

Today, Jeff Bermant his here to talk about his tech company, Cocoon, which aims to give you the opportunity to make money off your data.

One of the big topics discussed today, and something that Jeff is passionate about, is giving back and providing a valuable experience for his customers. 

This mindset has allowed Jeff to maintain a high customer-retention and something, as entrepreneurs, we can all learn from.

To access the transcripts, links discussed, and join Cocoon, be sure to visit the Episode 34 Show Notes.

#002 In this episode of the Nine-Five Podcast, I chat with Tyler Nalbach from SEO Align, the FIRST EVER GUEST on the show! We talk about how Tyler has managed to create his own one-man SEO agency, on the side, while still working his current 9-5 job.

In this episode, we cover many different topics including:

• Importance of providing valuable content to your audience/clients
• SEO Strategies to help get you found in search engines
• Automation to help free up your time
• Outsourcing tedious tasks and where to find reliable help with this

As well as many other tips and strategies to help you get more out of your SEO efforts, and ultimately make you a better entrepreneur.

You can find the transcript and show notes, as well as any links mentioned in this episode, on my website: Episode 2 Show Notes.